Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB

Counselling Studies

Level 4 Diploma Therapuetic Counselling

When do I start studying for this qualification?

Thursday 10th September 2020.

This is a 2 year course.

For how long will I study?

Year 1 30 weeks until 27th May 2021.

Thursday 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Compulsory Cara Speakeasy Saturday 5th September 2020 Year 2 30 weeks Sept 2021-May 2022. Dates TBC How much will it cost? £5,855 tuition fees plus £688* CPCAB registration fee (* the CPCAB fee is based on the 2019 fee and is subject to a small increase announced in April 2020). Fees are for the 2 year course.

To secure a place on the course a £500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will be payable within ten working days of being offered a place on the course.

What is this course about?

The TC-L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling courses is for students who have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies and wish to progress in their learning and

personal development towards practicing as a counsellor.

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency setting. The theoretical model of the course is integrative; person centred theory, transactional analysis, Clarkson’s 5 relationship model and Bowlby’s attachment theory. As you develop your knowledge and understanding of these theories, you will be encouraged to find an affinity with your particular approach. There will be an emphasis on integrating your knowledge of theory and skills to develop the therapeutic relationship. Professional conduct, diversity and ethical practice will also be developed.

What topics will I study?

You will be in college one day a week from 9:00-4:00. You are required to have a counselling placement where you will conduct a minimum of 100 supervised hours. The course requires you to have a minimum of 40 hours personal therapy to be completed by the end of the first year. As this is an “experiential” course and you will learn by working together with peers and the tutors. You will need to allow 8-10 hours per week personal reading and study. You will need to be willing

to develop your self-awareness so that you can explore your own life experiences and personality.

The learning outcomes are: • Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor.

• Working within a counselling relationship.

• Working with client diversity in counselling work.

• Working within a user centred approach to counselling.

• Working with self-awareness in counselling process.

• Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills.

• Working self-reflectively as a counsellor.

The Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling provides: • A coherent vocational and professional counselling training.

• A competence based training which highlights the development of skilled practice via experiential learning.

• Specific training for the role of counsellor in an agency.

• Opportunity to learn a wide range of theories and approaches.

How will my work be assessed?

You will experience a variety of assessment methods designed to support your experience on the course. These include, journal writing, presentations, essay writing, case

study, personal reflections, practical skills assessments and an externally marked examination paper based on your own practice session with a peer.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Application and individual interview What can you do next?

A pathway onto the Open University Foundation degree in Counselling How to apply To apply for a place on this course, applications must be recieved via our on-line portal by Friday 3rd April 2020.

Course Fees and Payments £6,543* (* price quoted using CPCAB registration fee based on the 2019 fee, i.e. £5,855 tuition fee + £688 CPCAB fee which is subject to increase).

You will be invited to an interview and once you’ve been accepted onto the course you will be expected to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of £500* (first year only), to secure your place on this course. The payment date for your deposit will be outlined in your individual offer email and failure to pay this by the required date will result in your place on the course being forfeited.

You may apply for a student loan for this course up to a value of £4,670.

Assuming your student loan is successful you will then be required to self-fund the balance of your course minus your £500 deposit, fees of £1,373* subject to increase for the CPCAB registration fee on the following dates: • £457.68 on the day you enrol (8th September 2020). Payment can be made by credit/debit card, cash cheque on the day or

by BACS in advance of the 21st August 2020. All future payments will be made by direct debit • £457.66 on 1st November 2020, payment by direct debit • £457.66 by 1st December 2020, payment by direct debit If self-funding all course fees, based on £6,543* (* subject to increase in the CPCAB registration fee increase).

Payments will be as follows: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of £500 payable by credit/debit card, cash, cheque or BACS. This payment is required within ten working days of your offer being made. Full details will be outlined in your individual offer email and failure to pay this by the required date will result in your place on the course being forfeited Therefore, the balance of £6,043 can either be made in full or will need to be paid as follows: • £1,510.75 on your enrolment day (8th September 2020). Payment can be made by credit/debit

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card, cash, cheque on the day or

by BACS in advance of the 21st August 2020. £1,510.75 by 1st November 2020, payment by direct debit £1,510.75 by 1st December 2020, payment by direct debit £1,510.75 by 1st February 2020, payment by direct debit

Please note that all course fees are non-refundable once you have enrolled.

Attending your Enrolment appointment You will be expected to attend an enrolment appointment on Tuesday 8th September 2020 to formally be enrolled onto the course. You will be able to enrol anytime between 8am - 10am on this day, so please put this in your calendar if you are offered a place.

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